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2006-12-04 10:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by odd socks 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Don't know anout limestone, itis quite a porous stone and most dirt will soak in and be impossible to move. Marble reacts well to linseed oil.
2006-12-04 10:48:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Others step aside - I'm the marble-cleaning queen! I used to clean marble showers in apartments and have spent untold hours on this. I'm assuming you mean fabricated marble.... Use a commercial cleaner that is safe on marble (there are plenty out there), a scrubby pad, and ELBOW GREASE (since marble can't take harsh chemical cleaners, there's really no other way). Do a small section at a time. A razor blade (in a holder) works great on soap scum and deposits, as long as you're careful. Once clean use a polish or wax (car wax works great) to coat and protect it. If it's shower walls, buy a plastic squeegee and wipe the walls down after each shower. It only takes a minute but will keep the walls clean indefinitely.
2006-12-04 11:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by white_bunny_slippers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about limestone, but marble should be cleaned by rubbing with a cut fresh lemon and then wiping off with a damp cloth. I think you should leave the lemon on for about half an hour.
http://www.cacallorimarble.com/faq.asp
http://www.clean-ology.co.uk/Tipology.htm
Couple of useful links above.
2006-12-04 11:08:17 · answer #3 · answered by debbie t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about limestone but having worked with marble I know for certain that lemon juice removes stains and keeps it clean.
2006-12-05 05:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are limited on cleaners...I have found the new dishwashing pads (pads with dish soap already in them-just add water) work great. Several brands have a pad with a smooth side and a rougher side, which works just like a scrub brush. It makes it very easy to clean and scrub at the same time. I use this on my travertine stone & marble shower.
2006-12-04 11:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by nellysgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either steam clean or try Vinegar. It is great for all sorts of cleaning.
2006-12-05 05:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mags 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically it is very difficult to remove stains from either one. Other than than, a mild soap and lots of water.
2006-12-04 10:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar and water.
vinegar is a natural cleaner.
http://www.cleaning/limestone/marble.com
2006-12-04 11:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try steam-cleaning.
2006-12-04 10:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a rag and some cleaner like pledge if it is dusty or soap and water if it is sticky etc.
2006-12-04 10:39:17 · answer #10 · answered by hoosierdaddy47471 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋